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BASF Ukraine: Abacus Fungicide, Fastac, Clearfield — ADAM Guide 2026

BASF is the German chemical giant and leader of the Ukrainian crop protection market with about 20% share. It is especially strong in cereal fungicides (Abacus, Magnello) and the Clearfield sunflower system. In Ukraine since 1995, with 50+ registered products.

Founded: 1865In Ukraine since: 1995Official website
BASF Abacus fungicide bottles in a Ukrainian farm storage room

About the brand

BASF SE was founded in 1865 in Germany as Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik — a factory for aniline dyes and soda ash. Over more than 160 years, BASF has grown into the world's largest chemical corporation, with revenue above €80 billion and operations in more than 80 countries. The headquarters in Ludwigshafen hosts the largest integrated chemical site in the world. BASF's agricultural arm — BASF Agricultural Solutions — covers crop protection, seeds, and innovative solutions. BASF's signature development is the Clearfield system — a combination of herbicide-tolerant hybrids and imazamox herbicides that enables effective weed control in sunflower without damaging the crop. Key products in Ukraine: Abacus (kresoxim-methyl + epoxiconazole), Magnello (tebuconazole + difenoconazole) fungicides, Fastac (alpha-cypermethrin) insecticide, and Stomp and Pulsar Plus herbicides. BASF is known for high-quality formulations with improved adhesion and stability — important for Ukrainian weather with frequent May rain.

Key facts

Founded1865
CountryGermany
HeadquartersLudwigshafen
In Ukraine since1995
UA crop protection share~20%
StrengthCereal fungicides + Clearfield

Presence in Ukraine

BASF has been active in Ukraine since 1995 — two years earlier than most competitors, which gave the company a firm position during the transformation of Ukrainian agriculture. BASF Ukraine in Kyiv coordinates distribution through more than 60 official partners across all regions. BASF is especially strong in cereal fungicides — Abacus and Magnello are the benchmark for protecting wheat from septoria and leaf rust. The Clearfield system for sunflower, introduced to Ukraine in 2005, now covers about 55% of Ukrainian sunflower area, and BASF earns royalties on every tonne of seed produced in the system. In 2024–2025, BASF continued investing in Ukraine, including expanding a local warehouse complex in Zhytomyr Oblast. On ADAM in April 2026, BASF products are quoted by 5–7 distributors in crop protection with an average response time of 6.8 hours. The top-demand items are Abacus, Fastac, Stomp, and the Alaska micro-nutrient line.

Top products

  • BASF Abacus fungicide
  • BASF Fastac insecticide
  • BASF Stomp herbicide
  • BASF Clearfield sunflower hybrids
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Frequently asked questions

How much does BASF Abacus fungicide cost in 2026?
In April 2026, BASF Abacus (kresoxim-methyl 62.5 g/L + epoxiconazole 62.5 g/L) on ADAM costs 2,180–2,420 UAH/L. The recommended rate for winter wheat is 1.2–1.5 L/ha at flag leaf stage. For 100 ha, one pass runs 262,000–363,000 UAH — a premium tier among Forest-Steppe fungicides.
What is the Clearfield system and how does it work?
Clearfield is the combination of herbicide-tolerant hybrids (sunflower, rapeseed) and BASF's Pulsar herbicide (imazamox). The hybrids carry genetic tolerance to imazamox, allowing the field to be sprayed at the 2–8 leaf stage of the crop, killing grassy and broadleaf weeds without crop damage. The system covers about 55% of Ukrainian sunflower area.
How does BASF Magnello differ from Abacus?
Magnello (tebuconazole 200 g/L + difenoconazole 100 g/L) is a fungicide for early-to-mid wheat stages, effective against septoria, powdery mildew, and rust. Abacus (kresoxim-methyl + epoxiconazole) is for flag leaf and head stages, with extended activity up to 6 weeks. Combining both in sequential passes gives full protection from emergence to grain maturity.
Where can I buy BASF products in Ukraine?
BASF products in Ukraine are available through a network of 60+ official distributors and on ADAM (5–7 quotes on the main items). The largest distributors are AgroKings, Unitrade-Agro, and Spectr-Agro, covering all regions. For volumes above 10 tonnes, direct contracts with BASF Ukraine are possible.
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